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Wereldmuseum

Willemskade 25, Rotterdam 3016 DM, The Netherlands
010 270 71 72
Ranked #2 of 46 attractions in Rotterdam
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: You'll find an impressive collection of art from all over the world at this fine museum, which underwent an extensive renovation in 2000. In addition,...... more » Owner description: You'll find an impressive collection of art from all over the world at this fine museum, which underwent an extensive renovation in 2000. In addition, the rich diversity of this city is strikingly portrayed in a separate exhibit. « less
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Firenze, Italy
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We would have liked to spend more time there but our 19 mth old wasn't as appreciative of the collection as we were and we had to leave. Excellent collection of artifacts displayed beautifully. More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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This is possibly the best museum I have ever visited. I was truly impressed with the diversity of the exponates - from all over and from all the periods of time. More

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Rotterdam
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

This is museum is comparable with the museum in Leiden. Especially the part of the former Dutch Indies. A travel in time and place... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

The Wereld Museum often hosts interesting visiting exhibitions which are more often than not a must see. The most recent being Future Pass feature art form Asia. A wonderful exhibition feature fantastic artists, brilliantly exhibited. The permanent collection is fascinating. More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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A beautiful historical building with an impressive collection of world heritage art, but also contemporary exhibitions. Worth revisiting from time to time! More

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Warsaw, Poland
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

It was one of our team meetings organized there, with late evening dinner for 40 people. We had musem visit for 1 hour - great fun. Its so huge and so many things you can see there from all over the world. Its amazing. There is even true buddist chapel! A lot of walking but truly great experience. Food itself... More

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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

We had lunch several times and must say every time it was perfection itself. Their attention to detail and great wine list are commendable; the second time we just went for the food, because the museum we had seen already and enjoyed tremendously. Very pleasant and knowledgeable people doe the service, really recommend to go there just for lunch or... More

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San Francisco
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

WereldMusuem in Rotterdam is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and the museum has been completely redone with new exhibitions and displays. Also, the museum has revamped its restaurant with a two-star chef and has some of the best, if not the best, food in all of the Netherlands. Don't miss this museum and its world-class presentation of African, Oceanic... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2010

After a long renovation, the Wereldmuseum recently reopened. It is located along the water, at one of the most picturesque locations of Rotterdam. It houses a collection of mainly ethnic art from all over the world (Africa, Oceania, Japan, China, America etc.), which makes it very different from most other musea. Especially the collection about Oceania is worth visiting. The... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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